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Leadership Theories - Trait Theory and Great Man Theory Quiz

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What do behavioral leadership theories focus on?

Observing and evaluating a leader's actions in various situations (correct)

Examining the educational background of leaders

Identifying the inborn traits of leaders

Creating leaders through specific behaviors

Which leadership style is known as 'hands-off' in behavioral theories?

Autocratic

Laissez-faire (correct)

Beaurocratic

Democratic

What distinguishes leaders from non-leaders according to the text?

Years of experience in a particular field

Educational qualifications

Leadership traits that can be inherited

Specific behaviors (correct)

According to Fiedler's Contingency Theory, what does situational favorability depend on?

Leader-member relationships, degree of task structure, and the leaders' position Signup and view all the answers

What does the Path-Goal Theory suggest is crucial for a leader's effectiveness?

Clarifying paths to goals, providing support, and removing obstacles for followers Signup and view all the answers

According to trait theories of leadership, what do they focus on?

Identifying specific personality traits and characteristics that distinguish effective leaders from non-leaders Signup and view all the answers

What was the main criticism of the Great Man Theory of leadership?

It didn't consider situational factors and lacked empirical support Signup and view all the answers

What does the Behavioral Theory of Leadership emphasize?

That leader's behavior and interactions with followers influence their effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of trait theory according to the text?

Unclear evidence of the cause and effect relationship of leadership and traits Signup and view all the answers

What was emphasized as the key to success in the Behavioral Theory of Leadership?

Behavior and interactions with followers Signup and view all the answers